Thomas F. Richardville Papers, 1860-1910
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of account books; letters concerning church affairs in southeastern Kansas and vicinity; legal documents, some concerning land grants; various papers concerning the affairs of the Miami and Ottawa tribes; the Miami National Council Book (1860-62) which contains the records of meetings and copies of letters concerning tribal affairs; and the book of marriage records kept by Richardville in Miami County, Kansas, and with the Miami Indians in Indian Territory. Also in these papers are letters from A. C. Bacone.
Interesting item: There are two documents granting certain areas of land to the Miami Indians signed by President Buchanan.
Dates
- Creation: 1860 - 1910
Creator
- Richardville, Thomas F., 1830-1911 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Biographical / Historical
Rev. Thomas F. Richardville was ordained a Baptist minister in 1865. He became a Miami Chief in 1888 after having been an interpreter and secretary for his people.
Extent
110+ items
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Most of the papers are in good condition.
Subject
- Bacone, A. C. (Almon Clematus), 1830-1896 (Correspondent, Person)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441